Medical Transport Co. Misclassified Drivers, Suit Says
A company that transports radioactive medical materials misclassified drivers as independent contractors, leading to minimum wage and overtime violations, according to a proposed class and collective action fi... (more story)
NY County Liable For FLSA Violations, Judge Rules
Saratoga County was aware that its rounding policies led to unpaid wages, a New York federal judge has ruled, granting summary judgment on the issue of liability to a group of more than 100 current and former ... (more story)
Bikini Barista Boss Says Wash. AG Defamed Him In Wage Suit
The owner of Seattle-area Paradise Espresso stands slammed the Washington State Office of the Attorney General on Monday for filing a wage theft and employment discrimination lawsuit "containing known falsehoo... (more story)
Jim Henson Co. Accused Of Costing Exec A 'Pinocchio' Oscar
A Jim Henson Co. former employee filed a $7.5 million suit in California state court alleging the entertainment giant wrongfully diminished his executive producer credit and deprived him of an Oscar at the Aca... (more story)
Colo. Music Venue Failed To Pay Full Wages, Ex-Worker Says
A live music venue in Denver failed to pay workers for all hours worked, misclassified them as independent contractors and retaliated against a worker for complaining about unpaid wages, according to a potenti... (more story)
Ill. Judge OKs $3.3M Deal In Mariano's Managers' OT Suit
An Illinois federal judge has approved a $3.3 million settlement resolving a lawsuit by current and former supermarket meat, bakery and deli managers who alleged Kroger subsidiary Mariano's falsely claimed the... (more story)
Solar Lender Deducted OT From Commissions, Suit Says
A sustainable energy financing company unlawfully deducted overtime from loan officers' commissions, stiffing them on their full pay, according to a proposed class and collective action filed in California federal court.